Nikon announces NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR

Nikon Inc. announced the NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR, a versatile high-power super-zoom lens for Nikon Z series full-frame/FX-format mirrorless cameras. The new lens will be available in mid-April for a suggested retail price of $1299.95.

“So many photographers and creatives will love the versatility of the NIKKOR Z 28-400mm, which gives you clarity, range and fantastic backgrounds,” said Naoki Onozato, President and CEO, Nikon Inc. “Wherever your travels lead, this is a lens to consider packing.”

The NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR is a high-magnification zoom lens that covers 28mm to 400mm. Whether up close or far away, from landscapes to distant vistas, users will appreciate the extreme versatility and powerful capabilities of the 14.2× zoom. Although it is a super-telephoto zoom lens with a range of up to 400mm, it’s also the lightest in its class, weighing only approximately 1.6 lbs (725 g), the company says.

This new lens also has a remarkably close minimum focus distance of only 7.8 in. (0.2 m) at the maximum wide-angle position and 3.9 ft. (1.2 m) at the maximum telephoto position.

The NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR uses a stepping motor (STM), which enables fast and quiet autofocusing, allowing rapid focus on moving subjects. The lens also features a vibration-reduction (VR) function with performance equivalent to 5.0 stops, which helps achieve sharp photos and stable video with ease, even when handheld.